Review Detail
4.3 1 0.5
MAC-Amplified Creme Lipstick in Heartless
Overall rating
4.3
Price
4.0
Quality
5.0
Effectiveness
4.0
I must admit I bought this product mainly because of the packaging. It is a gorgeous gloss black tube in the classic MAC lipstick “bullet” shape with a picture of one of my favourite villains of all times Cruella Deville. The lipstick is described as a cherry-red but looks more neutral than blue-based on my complexion. It’s a soft red and is suitable for day time wear as well as evening time. This is my first true red lipstick as I’m usually a pink, berry or nude lipstick kind of girl but I don’t think it will be my last. This lipstick is limited edition but I find that colour-wise it is very similar to MAC Ruby Woo which is part of the permanent line except that Ruby Woo has a matte finish.
This lipstick is also my first amplified crème(AC) lipstick as all my other MAC lipsticks are lustres. In comparison the AC is more pigmented than a lustre and has a satin finish instead of a glossy finish like the lustre. I find the AC less moisturizing than the lustre but it is still creamy and applies smoothly. Once on the lips I find that this lipstick acts like a stain giving around 3 hours of perfect wear. After that it can feel a little dry but a slick of balm or gloss fixes that and the colour is as vibrant as before. I even found that this lipstick survived a meal with most of the colour still there although slightly faded in the centre. I am very impressed with this product. I would probably buy this lipstick again if they re-release it or it becomes part of the permanent line.
This lipstick is also my first amplified crème(AC) lipstick as all my other MAC lipsticks are lustres. In comparison the AC is more pigmented than a lustre and has a satin finish instead of a glossy finish like the lustre. I find the AC less moisturizing than the lustre but it is still creamy and applies smoothly. Once on the lips I find that this lipstick acts like a stain giving around 3 hours of perfect wear. After that it can feel a little dry but a slick of balm or gloss fixes that and the colour is as vibrant as before. I even found that this lipstick survived a meal with most of the colour still there although slightly faded in the centre. I am very impressed with this product. I would probably buy this lipstick again if they re-release it or it becomes part of the permanent line.
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